Samurai Noodles: The Originator

SAMURAI NOODLES "THE ORIGINATOR" / Nissin Samurai Noodles
Samurai Noodles: The Originator
Genres: Gourmet, Historical, Samurai
Themes: Historical, Samurai
Studios: HOTZIPANG
Producers: AOI Pro.
Rating: 6.3 / 10
Popularity: #12329
Users Listed: 1,937
Users Scored: 1,013
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/26/2023
Aired: July 5, 2016 (Summer)
Type: cm
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

This anime explores the unexpected origins of a globally recognized food staple. Through a rhythmic narrative, it recounts the historical development of instant ramen, tracing its evolution from a practical solution to food scarcity into a widespread cultural phenomenon. The series blends historical context with a lighthearted, unconventional storytelling approach. It focuses on the ingenuity and resourcefulness behind a seemingly simple product, offering a glimpse into post-war Japan and the evolving relationship between convenience and culinary tradition. The animation style complements the rap format, presenting a unique and informative look at an everyday item's surprising journey. It’s an engaging exploration of innovation and how necessity can spark significant change.

Staff:

  • Mizue, Mirai (Key Animation)
  • Tatamitani, Tetsuya (Animation Director)

Reviews:

  • User Yen_ (Score: 10/10):
    I don't normally write reviews, but this went so far beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I only watched it because I came upon it randomly for the 2016 Anime Watching challenge, but I couldn't be happier. Story: 10 As a college student, I can find few things more important to my wellbeing than instant ramen, yet I know almost nothing about it. Nissin has graced me with a more important lesson than my professors could ever teach. Art: 10 The simplicity of modern art meets a lesson in history. The juxtaposition of these themes creates a perfect setting for the story of Momofuku Ando. Sound: 10 Audibleorgasm. I'm left speechless by the sound. Everything else is really just made to complement the audio; I can think of no better way to deliver the story than through JRap.nnCharacter: 10 nTo be fair, Ando is a bit of a Gary Stu. But his character is so unbelievably likable that I can't complain. Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear aprons. nnEnjoyment: 10nWhy are you still here? Go watch it. Now. To say I enjoyed it would be disrespectful to say the least. I've become enlightened. It was my privilege to experience the masterpiece that is Samurai Noodles: The Originator.
  • User estehtix (Score: 10/10):
    This somehow made me wanted to #doneclaim the Nissin noodle Industry with Indomie Instead, Indomie with some Indonesian Figther themed would be pleasing with LOFI music as its complement damn if only i worked in Indofoods i would make this as a project Btw Indomie is a brand of instant noodle produced by the Indonesian company Indofood. Indofood itself is the largest instant noodle producer in the world with 16 factories. Over 15 billion packets of Indomie are produced annually. Indomie is also exported to more than 90 countries around the world. Instant noodles were introduced into the Indonesian market in 1969.[5] Indofood is oneof Indonesia's largest pre-packaged food companies which was founded in 1982 by Sudono Salim, an Indonesian tycoon who also owned Bogasari Flour Mills.nnThe Indomie instant noodle brand was first produced in 1972[6] by PT Sanmaru Food Manufacturing Co. Ltd. with the Indomie Kuah Rasa Kaldu Ayam (chicken stock) flavour and followed by the Indomie Kuah Rasa Kari Ayam (chicken curry) flavour in 1980. In 1982, PT Sanmaru Food launched its first dry variant (served without soup), Indomie Mi Goreng, which quickly became popular in the Indonesian market.[5]nnIn 1984, PT Sanmaru Food was acquired by PT Sarimi Asli Jaya, which was owned by Bogasari flour mills, before they merged into PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk in 1994. Indomie accounted for around 70 per cent of the instant noodle market in Indonesia in 2010.[7]nnIndomie won several awards including the Lausanne Index Prize (L.I.P.), Indonesia Best Brand Award (IBBA), the Most Effective Ad award, the Indonesia Consumer Satisfaction Award (ICSA), and the Indonesia Best Packaging Award

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